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Satellite communication on AWS: Thales cloudifies in-flight WiFi service

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The article summarizes Thales Avionics' implementation of a virtual internet point-of-presence (vPoP) on AWS for their in-flight WiFi service, enabling satellite communication to aircraft.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Overview of Thales' in-flight WiFi service architecture
  • Reference architecture for the vPoP solution on AWS
  • Key AWS services used: Direct Connect, VPC, EKS, Transit Gateway, NAT Gateway, Internet Gateway, Shield
  • Benefits of using AWS: global presence, scalability, reliability, cost efficiency, sustainability
  • Conclusion highlighting Thales' industry leadership in cloud-based in-flight connectivity


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